Liverpool: River Cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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Liverpool: River Cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
4.5325 out of 5 stars
4.5
4.5325 out of 5 stars
1600 reviews

Make the most of Liverpool and see it from the water and from a bus's top deck. Enjoy a sightseeing cruise on the River Mersey and then head to land for a hop-on hop-off open-top bus tour of the city.

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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Cindy – United States

Didn’t get to use the bus portion. Only was able to Catch the ferry

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Chloe – Australia

The thing I liked most about this tour was the fact the bus had an actual guide talking, not a recording like a lot of other tours. It was great and informative. The ferry cruise was also really good and a great way to see Liverpool from a different angle. Highly recommend this tour!

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Highlights

  • Enjoy the fresh air on a sightseeing cruise on the famous Mersey Ferry
  • Visit 14 of Liverpool's most famous landmarks from an open-top bus
  • Choose what main attractions you visit by hopping off and back on the bus
  • See Liverpool from both water and land as you blend into local life
  • Experience the perfect way to learn about Liverpool's history and culture

Full description

Appreciate Merseyside and Liverpool’s iconic waterfront from the vantage point of the River Mersey on a sightseeing cruise. Then, soak in the city's sights from a hop-on and hop-off open-top bus with live commentary.
Start the adventure from the Pier Head, where the 50-minute river cruise departs hourly. Enjoy commentary that highlights the city’s waterfront heritage as you take a ferry across the Mersey.

Then, head back to dry land for an open-top city bus tour of the city. See the best of Liverpool from your bus and hear commentary on Liverpool's history. Visit iconic places of interest and learn about the city’s culture and history with a live guide on every bus. Hop off and back on to visit sites of interest to you.

Bus tour stops:
• Albert Dock
• Pier Head
• Liverpool One
• The Cavern Quarter
• Museums, Gallery & Library
• Queen Square Bus Station
• Adelphi Hotel
• Metropolitan Cathedral
• Philharmonic Pub
• Liverpool Cathedral
• St Luke's - Bombed Out Church
• Chinese Arch
• Cain's Brewery Village
• M&S Arena & ACC

Includes

  • 50-minute river cruise
  • Hop-on hop-off open-top bus (with English commentary)
  • Refreshments

Meeting point

Start your experience at Liverpool Pier Head with a river cruise. You must redeem your voucher for a ticket at least 20 minutes prior to sailing. After your river cruise, you can board the board from Liverpool Pier Head. The last bus tour leaves at 3:00 P.M.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • The cruise must be taken on the day of the ticket and you can choose any cruise throughout the day. The bus ticket can be used separately within a 48-hour period after you validate your ticket (validation instructions found on confirmation voucher)

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 1600 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Cindy – United StatesJune 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Didn’t get to use the bus portion. Only was able to Catch the ferry
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Chloe – AustraliaMay 30, 2025 – Verified booking
The thing I liked most about this tour was the fact the bus had an actual guide talking, not a recording like a lot of other tours. It was great and informative. The ferry cruise was also really good and a great way to see Liverpool from a different angle. Highly recommend this tour!
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Alan – United KingdomMay 28, 2025 – Verified booking
Fast, efficient boarding. Clear commentary with many interesting views and facts. Nice trip. Highly recommend.

Product ID: 101414

Activity provider:Mersey Ferries

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